Houston City Council candidates — District C

Published 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2005

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George Hittner

The task at hand is to choose a limited number of things the government tries to do, and then do them well and in an efficient manner. I believe significant savings can be had by eliminating duplicative functions between levels of government.

Personal information: 27-year-old resident of Old Braeswood

Education and/or areas of expertise?

I have nearly a decade of experience in government in state and local issues in both the private and public sectors. Education: Texas A&M University, B.S.; University of Texas, law degree; University of Texas, Masters Degree in Public Affairs (city issues/planning). Attorney with Haynes and Boone. For full biography visit www.georgehittner.com.

Why are you running and what do you feel sets you apart from the other candidates?

I am the only candidate in the District C race with both formal educational training and professional experience in government. If elected, I will devote every ounce of time and energy to providing the best and most responsive representation for the residents of District C.

What is your chief priority and how would you go about implementing that priority?

Keeping city government affordable and responsive — we must reduce the size and scope of government, reducing the tax burden on homeowners and directing our spending to those items neither the individual nor private sector can efficiently or effectively deliver, while remaining flexible and responsive to broad community needs.

How would you prioritize city spending?

Spending only that which the taxpayer can afford — public safety is government’s first responsibility. If the citizens are not safe in their homes, little else matters.

Second, building and maintaining public infrastructure like roads, bridges, water, sewer, drainage, flood control, and parks are paramount to a livable and vibrant city.

Community/civic involvement and organizations:

Boy Scouts of America — National Council Committee member, Eagle Scout, Association of the United States Army, Masonic organizations, Meals on Wheels, flood relief efforts, State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association.